Assistant or Associate Professor
- Employer
- The George Washington University
- Location
- Washington, DC
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- Faculty Jobs
- Professional Fields, Business & Management
- Position Type
- Tenured & Tenure-Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The Department of Health Policy and Management in the Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University is seeking applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of health economics at the Assistant or Associate Professor level (12-month appointment).
The Department offers a number of degrees, including an MPH in health policy, MS in health services research, a master’s in healthcare administration (MHA), executive and online graduate programs, and doctoral programs including a DrPH in health policy and a PhD program in public policy with a concentration in health policy. Department faculty are engaged in a wide variety of externally funded research projects focusing on social determinants of health, health system reform, health care financing and pricing, healthcare quality, healthcare access and disparities, health equity, and health workforce issues.
The successful candidate will teach in the Department’s academic programs; mentor and advise master and doctoral degree students; engage in a vibrant research agenda; and pursue external funding. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications. The department welcomes a broad research agenda that may encompass multi-disciplinary research, collaboration with health sector practitioners, and specialized health economics research. Additionally, collaboration with the George Washington University’s Department of Economics, the Trachtenberg School of Public Policy, School of Business, School of Medicine, and School of Nursing is encouraged.
Minimum Qualifications:Applicants must have a Ph.D. in economics or an allied field such as public policy, health services research, health economics or business economics by the date of appointment. Applicants also must have the ability to teach health economics or related courses, and must demonstrate the ability to conduct externally funded health services or health economics research.
Advertised Salary: Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications. Other Benefits: Other Information: Special Instructions to Applicants:Please upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching and research interests, sample research paper, and include contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin November 5, 2018 and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.
Please direct any questions to the HPM Faculty Search Committee, Milken Institute School of Public Health; e-mail: dhpecon@gwu.edu
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Quick Link http://www.gwu.jobs/postings/56097 Applicant Documents Required Documents- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Sample Publications
- Statement of Teaching and Research Interest
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Will you have a Ph.D. in economics or an allied field such as public policy, health services research, health economics or business economics by the date of appointment?
- Yes
- No - (disqualifying)
- * Do you have the ability to teach health economics or related courses?
- Yes
- No - (disqualifying)
- * Can you demonstrate the ability to conduct externally funded health services or health economics research?
- Yes
- No - (disqualifying)
Organization
George Washington University is a top nationally recognized institution and is currently the largest employer of higher education in the District of Columbia with students and faculty from all 50 states and more than 120 countries. Our community is as diverse as the many backgrounds and occupations we represent. Enrichment, opportunities, and work/life balance are just some of the rewards of joining our learning community. The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
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- Website
- https://www.gwu.jobs/
- Telephone
- 202-994-8500
- Location
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2013 H Street
Washington
DC
20006
United States
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